July 9, 2019 / No Comments Accommodations, bed and breakfast, Cypress Hills Alberta, Medicine Hat
As the school year was ending and all of my teacher colleagues were doing report cards and cleaning out their classrooms, I decided to enjoy the end of my first year of not teaching full time by planning a midweek trip to explore Medicine Hat, Alberta. I spent the 3 days exploring the parks and trails within the city as well as Read More
December 20, 2018 / No Comments Accommodations, cross-country ski, four-season, skate, ski, snowshoe, toboggan, Winter
People think of the Cypress Hills as a summer destination for camping and hiking and great get-togethers with family and friends…..but have you experienced the Cypress Hills in the winter? And if not….why not? With four season accommodations like the Historic Reesor Ranch (in the West Block on the Saskatchewan side) and the Elkwater Lake Lodge or YMCA Camp Elkwater Read More
October 2, 2018 / No Comments Accommodations, attractions, cowboy culture, drinks, Fall, Food, Foodie, fun activities, gratitude, sunrises, sunsets, Thanksgiving, wide open spaces
The Cypress Hills Destination Area is a beautiful Area in Southwest Saskatchewan that is just waiting to be explored. If you’re one of the millions who have been, you’ll know how truly amazing this place is. As another thanksgiving approaches here’s just a few of the reasons why we’re so thankful for this beautiful Area, not just at Thanksgiving, but Read More
July 31, 2018 / 4 Comments Accommodations, attractions, dogs, leashed, pet friendly, pets
Have a pet or canine companion (or two) that joins you on all of your adventures? Here’s a little Trip Planning info that might help. (Click on the photos to be directed to more information for each accommodation/campground): Pet Friendly Accommodations: Cypress Hills Alberta (Elkwater): the Elkwater Lake Lodge (Limited rooms are available – $10/dog/ night and $15/cat/night will Read More